Product Overview

The Hayward The PoolCleaner™ 2-Wheel Suction Pool Cleaner is a reliable automatic cleaner designed for average-sized in-ground pools up to 16 ft. x 32 ft. Powered by your pool’s existing pump and filtration system, this suction-side cleaner connects to a skimmer or dedicated suction line and requires no booster pump, batteries, or separate electrical connection.

Engineered with self-adjusting turbine vanes, rugged tire treads, an adjustable roller skirt, and internal programmed steering, The PoolCleaner™ 2-Wheel is built to move efficiently across the pool floor while collecting dirt, leaves, sand, and everyday debris. Its 2-wheel design is ideal for most standard residential pools and helps reduce manual vacuuming as part of routine pool maintenance.

Why Choose Hayward The PoolCleaner™ 2-Wheel?

The Hayward The PoolCleaner™ 2-Wheel Suction Cleaner is a dependable automatic cleaner for average-sized residential in-ground pools. With self-adjusting turbine vanes, internal programmed steering, rugged tire treads, and an adjustable roller skirt, it is designed to provide consistent floor cleaning using your pool’s existing suction system.

For pool owners who want a simple, effective automatic cleaner without a booster pump or separate power supply, the W3PVS20JST offers proven Hayward performance in an easy-to-use suction-side design.

Ideal For

Residential in-ground pools up to 16 ft. x 32 ft.

Average-sized pools without deep-end cleaning demands

Pool owners wanting automatic suction-side cleaning

Dirt, leaves, sand, and everyday pool debris

Dedicated suction lines or skimmer connections

Variable-speed pump systems

Vinyl, fiberglass, concrete, gunite, and tile pool surfaces

Customers wanting a cleaner without electronics or booster pump requirements

Routine pool maintenance between manual cleanings

Key Features

2-Wheel Drive Cleaning: The 2-wheel drive system provides steady movement and dependable traction for average-sized in-ground pools.

Self-Adjusting Turbine Vanes: Patented self-adjusting turbine vanes help maintain cleaning power at different flow rates while allowing larger debris to pass through the cleaner.

Internal Programmed Steering: The internal steering system periodically reverses the left wheel, allowing the cleaner to turn and change direction for improved pool floor coverage.

Adjustable Roller Skirt: The adjustable roller skirt helps maintain suction on uneven pool surfaces and around obstacles for more consistent debris pickup.

Rugged Tire Treads: Robust tire treads help the cleaner move across pool surfaces and maneuver around common obstacles such as main drains.

No Booster Pump Required: The cleaner runs from your pool’s existing pump and filtration system, eliminating the need for a booster pump or separate electrical power source.

Variable-Speed Pump Friendly: Three interchangeable throats help optimize suction performance at different flow rates, making this cleaner a practical choice for many variable-speed pump systems.

Benefits

Automatically cleans average-sized in-ground pools

Helps reduce manual vacuuming time

Uses existing pool pump suction

No booster pump, batteries, or electrical connection required

Handles dirt, sand, leaves, and common pool debris

Self-adjusting vanes help reduce clogging from larger debris

Internal steering improves pool floor coverage

Adjustable skirt helps maintain suction on uneven surfaces

Rugged tires improve traction around obstacles

Works with skimmer or dedicated suction line connections

Great choice for routine residential pool maintenance

Built by Hayward, a trusted name in pool cleaning equipment

Specifications

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What is the SKU for this Hayward PoolCleaner model?
A: The SKU is W3PVS20JST.

Q: What is the barcode or UPC?
A: The barcode / UPC is 610377389914.

Q: Is this a suction-side or robotic cleaner?
A: This is a suction-side automatic pool cleaner. It uses your pool pump’s suction to move and collect debris.

Q: What size pool is this cleaner designed for?
A: This 2-wheel model is designed for average-sized in-ground pools up to 16 ft. x 32 ft.

Q: Does this cleaner need a booster pump?
A: No. It connects to a skimmer or dedicated suction line and runs from your pool’s existing pump and filtration system.

Q: How long is the included hose?
A: This cleaner includes approximately 33 ft. of hose.

Q: Does it clean walls?
A: This model is primarily designed for pool floor cleaning. Wall-climbing performance may vary and it should not be positioned as a dedicated wall-cleaning cleaner.

Q: Can this cleaner handle larger debris?
A: Yes. The self-adjusting turbine vanes are designed to maintain power while allowing larger debris to pass through.

Q: Will this work with a variable-speed pump?
A: Yes. The included interchangeable throats help optimize suction performance at different flow rates, making it suitable for many variable-speed pump systems.

Q: What pool surfaces is it compatible with?
A: It is suitable for common in-ground pool surfaces, including vinyl, fiberglass, concrete, gunite, and tile.

Q: What is the difference between the 2-wheel and 4-wheel PoolCleaner models?
A: The 2-wheel model is best for average-sized pools up to 16 ft. x 32 ft. The 4-wheel model is better suited for larger pools, deep ends, and longer cleaning runs.